Business powered by Linux

Objective

• To demonstrate the effective use of Linux in a business/corporate environment, as well as highlight the interoperability of Linux with other computers and applications running on Windows, MacOS, Unix, etc.

Target Audience

• Business/corporate audiences
• Information Systems Managers
• Top Management, CEOs and CIOs
• Corporate network managers
• Small/SOHO business users

Demo Lineup

• Systems running everyday office applications such as Office Suites, Internet applications, etc. under Linux.
• Low-power/old machines acting as X-terminals running the above without minimal local resources
• Corporate Network services such as File/Print services, Mail services, Database services, etc. This section will interact with the networks section.
• TCO "Per-seat" comparisons with OSs and applications.
• Other OSs accessing Linux services and exchanging data/information.

Total no. of machines

• 4 Standard Office-config machines
  • 1 Windows 98/2000 Machine running standard office apps
  • 2 Linux Machines running standard office apps
  • 1 MacOS machine running standard office apps

Network config

• Standard Office network setup

Floor space required:

• 36 (6x6) Square feet for machines
• Ample standing place for visitors

Power Requirements:

• Enough power to run the 4 machines
• UPS for at least 5 minutes of backup power

Handout material for interested visitors:

• Paper brochures counter recommended (save the trees!)
• A generic leaflet/brochure that contains web links for everything we are demoing.

Volunteer Requirements:

• People who know Linux and who have a corporate background
• Realists who can convincingly hold their ground before sceptics

Volunteer Status

• Atul Chitnis
• Lots of others so far. Please keep volunteer requirements in mind.